Mulch

What do the numbers in fertilizer formula stand for?

All fertilizers are made with a formula represented in 3 numbers. For example, Fertilome for all Seasons II Lawn Food Plus Crabgrass and Weed Preventer has a formula of 16-0-8.

• The first number stands for nitrogen content by percentage. Nitrogen helps plants produce chlorophyll, speeding growth and giving your lawn a darker green color
• The second number stands for the percent of Phosphorus. Phosphorus aids in the root development and increase the amount and size of blooms.
• The last number shows the percentage of Potassium. Potassium serves many functions in plant growth, such as disease prevention, drought protection, cold tolerance, improved root development, and aiding in photosynthesis.

While these are the main active ingredients, the fertilizer also contains other nutrients and filler products that make it easier to apply to a large area.

Knowing what these numbers mean can help you make a good decision on the kind of fertilizer your yard or plants need. If you are serious about a lush green lawn, you can do a soil test to learn exactly what your soil and plants need to produce beautiful vegetation.

Premium Wood Mulch

Mulch has become the gold stand as a simple yet effective method of improving your landscape and protecting your plants. Oak Lane provides a wide range of colors and varieties of wood mulch to all of Northern and Central Indiana. If you’re unable to pick up your mulch yourself, we can even deliver up to 10 yards of mulch directly to your home.

Mulching tips

• While you can put mulch down anytime there isn’t snow, the best time is in the spring before the weeds and flowers come up.
• You can mulch around any flowers, trees, and your house without hurting them. The only time that mulch will hurt your trees is if you pile it up too high around the root collar. When you pile mulch too high, you allow the roots to grow around the stem of the trunk, girdling and eventually killing the tree. You should be able to see where the trunk starts spreading out with roots.
• As a general rule of thumb you can spread 2” of fresh mulch on the ground around your tree. If you are landscaping for the first time, you can spread up to 6” of mulch to give it a good start. But again remember that you may need to remove some dirt or old mulch so it doesn’t get too high around the tree trunk and cause problems.

Ready to freshen up your lawn this spring? Contact Oak Lane below or visit our location to check out our many mulch options in-person.

Rubber Mulch

Build a safe environment for your kids to enjoy the outdoors with rubber playground mulch. Rubber mulch has proven to be the most safe and clean option for outdoor placing surfaces.

Why choose rubber playground mulch?

• Soft surface for safe fun
• Easy drainage for a clean area
• Stops growth of weeds and grass

Looking for the best option for your children to enjoy the outdoors? Contact Oak Lane below or visit us to ask about rubber mulch options.

Topsoil, Compost, & More

For the healthiest gardens and flowerbeds, we also stock topsoil and compost, ready to help your landscape grow to it’s fullest potential. High quality topsoil and compost are crucial to getting your plants all the vital nutrients they need to grow and flourish. If you don’t have a truck to pick up your order, we can even deliver up to 7 tons of topsoil or gravel right to your home. Contact us below or visit us in Flora, Indiana to get started today!

Why Choose Oak Lane?

With years of experience it is our goal to help you build the healthiest, most beautiful landscapes around your home. We understand the joys of enjoying your outdoor space after putting hours into cultivating it. That’s why we provide the best service and high-quality products to take your landscapes to the next level.